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11 actually family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas

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By KRISTEN DESILVA REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
June 9, 2015 - 3:10 pm
 

While “bring the kids” might not be on your Las Vegas to-do list, the city still offers a bunch of family-friendly attractions.

Of the 40 million visitors Las Vegas sees each year, many of those are families, but if you’re unfamiliar with the city, it might be harder to find an alternative to leaving the kids somewhere while you explore the Strip.

We asked our Facebook fans for some of their favorite things to do with their kids in town, and here’s what they said:

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